Vintage and Antique Estate Collectibles Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver European Travel Enameled Shield Charm Bracelet

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Start price: $10

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Description

A sterling silver curb link charm bracelet featuring a collection of enameled travel charms representing various European cities and regions. The bracelet is constructed with a silver-toned curb link chain and secured by a spring ring clasp. The enameled charms include a shield for Bern featuring a black bear on a yellow and red ground; a Venice shield with a winged lion on a blue ground; a Munchen shield with a black and red figure; a Salzburg shield in red and white; a Rome shield depicting Romulus and Remus with a wolf labeled ROM and S.P.Q.R.; and a Schweiz (Switzerland) shield with a white cross on a red ground. Additional charms include a three-dimensional green and silver-toned alpine hat and an enameled animal figure, possibly a ram or bear. One red and silver-toned rectangular charm is currently detached from the chain. The bracelet is accompanied by a plastic bag with handwritten notes stating 18 gms SS 7 inch bracelet Sterling. No hallmarks are clearly visible in the provided images to confirm the sterling silver purity, and testing is recommended.

Weight: 18 grams.


Condition report:

The bracelet is in used condition with one charm currently detached from the chain (photo 1). The silver-toned metal shows visible tarnish and surface wear throughout the links and on the reverse side of the charms (photo 2). The enameled surfaces on the shields exhibit some minor scuffing and small losses consistent with age and use.